Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Madison Beer is opening a new chapter of her artistry with the announcement of her upcoming studio album locket, set for release on January 16, 2026, via Epic Records. Known for her luminous voice, cinematic visuals, and introspective storytelling, Beer delivers a body of work that captures both nostalgia and renewal.
A Creative Evolution
Written and co-produced by Madison herself, locket reflects her evolution as a multi-hyphenate artist. The project includes production by longtime collaborators One Love, LOSTBOY, and Leroy Clampitt, who help sculpt the rich sonic textures that define her signature pop universe.
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The album features previously released singles “bittersweet” and “yes baby”, both of which have already made waves across streaming platforms and radio.
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“Bittersweet” marked Beer’s fastest song to reach Top 40 radio, underscoring her growing influence in contemporary pop.
The Meaning Behind locket
Madison reveals that the album title locket came to her early in the creative process — a symbol of how memories and emotions can be preserved in time, like treasures held close to the heart.
“After writing the album it feels like each song lives within this metaphorical locket for safe keeping,” Beer shares. “Each album feels like an era, and once the albums are out in the world, the chapter for me — usually with what I wrote about — is closed.”
With this poetic sentiment, locket becomes both a confessional and a keepsake — a collection of Madison’s most vulnerable and vocally powerful performances to date.
“Bittersweet” — A Cinematic Expression of Freedom
Accompanying the album announcement is the visually stunning “Bittersweet” music video, written and co-directed by Madison Beer alongside filmmaker Iris Kim. The short film features Sean Kaufman (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and unfolds as a poignant breakup scene that transforms into a visual celebration of self-liberation.
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The video opens with heartbreak — a quiet goodbye between lovers.
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As tears begin to fall, fireworks light up the night sky.
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A surprise parade bursts forth, symbolizing the reclaiming of joy after emotional release.
The “Bittersweet” video encapsulates Madison’s knack for cinematic storytelling — tender, fierce, and endlessly creative.
A New Era Begins
With locket, Madison Beer offers a polished yet emotionally raw portrait of herself as a woman and an artist. The project is poised to cement her as one of pop’s most innovative voices — balancing vulnerability with vision, and introspection with empowerment.
Pre-order and learn more at www.madisonbeer.com.
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